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Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley

Executive Director (Volunteer)

Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley (SoHSV) is a non‑profit organization focused on addressing homelessness in Santa Clara County. The Board of Directors seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as the Executive Director for our mission to build a community of permanent homes for up to 1,000 chronically homeless neighbors. We are bringing the innovative Community First Village model from Austin, Texas to the Bay Area and want you to help transform lives.

About the Role This position is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. The Executive Director is a mission‑driven leader who will lead hands‑on operations, foster growth, and develop and manage the Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley community.

Responsibilities And Duties

Champion the mission and new approach to addressing homelessness, both externally and internally.

Promote a clear, actionable understanding of how to achieve our mission.

Advance partnerships and collaboration to increase housing opportunities and services.

Participate in fundraising.

Use data to address inequity, guide decision making, allocate resources, and improve accountability.

Provide courageous leadership that values input from the people we serve and honors our commitment to ending homelessness.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, social services, or related field.

5+ years of management or supervisory experience.

5+ years in a nonprofit operational role.

Demonstrated community and agency leadership.

Knowledge of housing and homeless services.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major gifts, foundations, and grants.

Knowledge of fiscal management, including annual budgeting and cash‑flow analysis.

(Nice to have) Knowledge of homeless service provision models, local, state, and federal housing authorities, social service agencies, and general assistance programs.

Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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